Climate Hub Network Facilitator

To work with the climate action hubs and Scottish Government to develop and take
forward collaborative actions across the National Hub Network and to achieve the
following strategic outcomes:
1. The Climate Hub Network is better able to share information, work together
and support each other.
2. The Network is better connected, with each other, with key partners, and
others to ensure that the knowledge of climate action hubs and the
communities they serve is used effectively.

Climate Hub Network Facilitator priorities:
• Development of the network: Network facilitation and relationship building across
the network. This will include building in depth knowledge of the work of the
individual hubs and providing coordination and connection support for the
network.
• Consolidate existing and coordinate creation of resources. This will include
identifying existing internal resources and those in development; assessing the
benefit and application of resources across the network; building a shared
resources library and skills register; identify gaps in resources and work with the
hubs to fill these.
• Strengthen the network: This will include identifying common learning needs and
facilitating learning and development circles; managing a mentoring programme
across the hubs; and supporting the bi-annual gatherings by identifying focus and
themes for the events.
• Telling the story of the network: Supporting the hubs showcase the breadth of
delivery and impact of their work through case studies and promotional materials.
Mid-long term priorities may include:
• Supporting and seeking opportunities for the Network to show strategic
leadership.
• Building relationships and working collaboratively with key complementary
national networks and other bodies.
• Strengthening and communicating the impact and reach of the hubs and
raising their profile. In doing so, the role will support the hubs to achieve
improved outcomes for communities.
• Supporting the hubs to respond to national consultations and wider work to
shape policy, amplifying community voices.

• • Skills, Knowledge & Behaviours – Competency based and examples of how candidate meets the requirements will be sought in interview.
    • Strong understanding of working with communities
    • Strong understanding of climate action
    • The aims of the climate action hub programme
    • Experience of guiding and working with a set of individuals with shared goals but distinct priorities.
  • Strategic awareness:
    • A track record of developing and supporting relationships with the wider third sector infrastructure, the statutory and independent sector.
    • Demonstrate experience of shaping strategies and plans which help put a common vision into practice.
  • Effective decisions
    • Demonstrate experience of efficient analysis of complex information to provide clarity for and communicate well with colleagues and stakeholders.
    • Demonstrate experience of involving the right stakeholders and partners early on when making recommendations and decisions.
    • Demonstrate the ability to interpret a wide range of information and influences to
      develop strategies.
    • A track record of confident decisions at a strategic level.
  • Communication and leadership:
    • Demonstrate the ability to be articulate and credible across the Hub network and with stakeholders; consistently provide engaging and meaningful messages about the Hubs and community climate action
    • A track record of negotiating with and influencing stakeholders successfully, agree mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Partnership working:
    • Experience of creating, building and maintaining a strong network of collaborative
      relationships and partnerships
    • Demonstrate the ability to work with partners assertively and constructively.
  • Knowledge and skills:
    • A track record of seeking out and facilitating introduction of innovative models, systems and approaches to deliver greater impact.
    • Extensive experience of taking a wide view, successfully achieving common goals with stakeholders who have different priorities.
  • Taking responsibility:
    • Experience of creating a culture which delivers outcomes.
    • Successfully connecting with the Hubs, taking the lead and identifying opportunities to strengthen the Network, the Hubs and to promote their work with communities across Scotland.